The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1421-2017·Announced 2017-02-08

Abbott Nutrition Recalls Nepro Vanilla High Protein Cans Due to Microbial Contamination

Abbott Nutrition is recalling Nepro Vanilla High Protein cans due to off odor and taste caused by microbial contamination.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves microbial contamination, which poses a risk of harm even though specific illnesses are not reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Abbott Nutrition is recalling Nepro Vanilla High Protein, 8oz metal cans, due to off odor and taste resulting from microbial contamination. The recall includes 37,584 units of the product.

The affected product is identified by Lot Number 57648RA00 and an expiration date of 1Jan1017. The firm has expanded the recall to include additional batches. The product was distributed in the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, Israel, Kuwait, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Nepro Vanilla High Protein , 8oz metal can
Manufacturer
Abbott Nutrition
Affected units
37,584

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot Number 57648RA00 Expiration Date 1Jan1017

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Abbott Nutrition under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 6 products in this recall →